Georgia Southern takes to the basketball court against South Alabama on Sunday, hoping to send the Jaguars to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Mitchell Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the South Alabama Jaguars betting line as 4.5-point underdogs in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Georgia Southern Eagles vs South Alabama Jaguars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the South Alabama Jaguars are 7-6 overall and 9-1 ATS, while the Georgia Southern Eagles are 10-4 and 4-5 ATS. As for the betting totals, South Alabama boasts a 5-5 on the OU, and Georgia Southern is 5-4.
The Jaguars - Eagles odds would favor the Jaguars if the lines were set according to our power ranks. South Alabama is rated No. 168 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Georgia Southern is at No. 226.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and South Alabama has the nation's No. 243-rated offensive output, at 67.08 PPG. The visiting Georgia Southern Eagles defense ranks No. 89 allowing on average 68.14 PPG. The Jaguars FG% has averaged 42.4% so far, less than the South Alabama Eagles marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.61% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Eagles used a 31-point performance from Tookie Brown to help Georgia Southern smack Troy 86-80 on Friday at Trojan Arena.
The Jaguars blew out Georgia State on Friday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 86-64 win at Mitchell Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Georgia Southern home to Arkansas State, Thursday, January 4th
South Alabama at Texas State, Thursday, January 4th